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Directions

The Dartmouth campus is located in Hanover, NH, a few hours drive from Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Burlington, VT; and Montreal, CAN. The Lebanon Regional Airport (Lebanon, NH) is a 15-minute drive from campus, while the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (Manchester, NH) is about an hour-and-a-half drive. Both the Logan International Airport (Boston, MA) and Manchester Boston Regional Airport are served by bus to Hanover.

By Car

From Boston area (2.5 hours), or Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (1.5 hours):

• Follow I-93 north to I-89 north
• Take Exit 18 (Route 120, Lebanon-Hanover)
• Turn right off the exit ramp
• Follow Route 120 north, straight into town (about 4 miles)
• Bear right at the light in Hanover next to the COOP foodstore and Mobil gas station
• Turn left at the second light (at the Berry Sports Center) onto Wheelock Street
• Proceed through Hanover and down the hill
• Turn right approximately halfway down the hill onto Thayer Drive
• Proceed up Thayer Drive to the top of the hill—Thayer School of Engineering is directly in front of you
• Turn right at the STOP sign. There is parking in the lot on your right.
• Ask the Thayer School receptionist to call in your visitor parking information. The receptionist is located just inside the front entrance of the Maclean Engineering Sciences Center.

See a larger map of parking at Thayer

From the Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT (1.5 hours)

• Take I-89 south to I-91 north (just before you enter New Hampshire)
• Follow directions below

From western Massachusetts and Connecticut area

• Follow I-91 north to Exit 13 in Vermont (Norwich/Hanover exit)
• Turn right off the exit ramp
• Cross the Connecticut River, and continue into Hanover
• Take the second left turn after the bridge onto Thayer Drive
• Proceed up Thayer Drive to the top of the hill—Thayer School of Engineering is directly in front of you
• Turn right at the STOP sign. There is parking in the lot on your right.
• Ask the Thayer School receptionist to call in your visitor parking information. The receptionist is located just inside the front entrance of the Maclean Engineering Sciences Center.

From New York City (approx. 5 hours)

• Follow I-95 to New Haven; or I-684 and I-84 to Hartford
• Take I-91 north and follow directions above

By Air

• Cape Air flies directly into Lebanon Regional Airport—about a 15-minute taxi ride from campus. For reservations, call (800) 227-3247 or visit CapeAir.com.
• Manchester Boston Regional Airport, located about 80 miles south of Hanover, is served by many major airlines.

By Bus

• Greyhound Lines provides frequent service from Boston, New York, Montreal, and other points to White River Junction, Vermont—about a 15-minute taxi ride from Hanover. (Some service is also available directly to Hanover.) For information and reservations, call (800) 231-2222.
• Dartmouth Coach operates shuttle service from Boston airport to Hanover eight times a day. Dartmouth Coach also offers a daily, reservation-based bus service from New York City to Hanover. Call (800) 637-0123 for more details.

By Train

• Amtrak provides service from Washington, Philadelphia, New York, and northern Vermont to White River Junction, Vermont—about a 15-minute taxi ride from Hanover. For information and reservations, call (800) 872-7245.

Building Maps

See Floorplans for information on the layout of Cummings Hall and MacLean Engineering Sciences Center.

Hotels

While the Hanover Inn is recommended because of its proximity to Thayer School, there are several other hotels close to the Dartmouth campus.

• The Hanover Inn, Main Street, Hanover, NH, (800) 443-7024
  Located on campus. Attractive rooms and on-site restaurant. A short,10 minute walk or half mile drive to Thayer School.

• Six South St Hotel, Hanover, NH, (603) 643-0600
  Located in downtown Hanover, just a short 15 minute walk or half mile drive to Thayer School.

• The Norwich Inn, Main Street, Norwich, VT, (802) 649-1143
  Across the river, 2 miles from campus. A quaint New England inn.

• Courtyard by Marriott, Hanover/Lebanon -10 Morgan Drive, Lebanon, NH, (603) 643-5600
  2 miles from campus with complimentary shuttle service.

• Residence Inn by Marriott, 32 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH, (603) 643-4511
  2 miles from campus with complimentary shuttle service.

• Element by Westin, 25 Foothill Street, Lebanon, NH, (603) 448-5000 
  3 miles from campus with complimentary shuttle service.

• Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast, 40 Etna Road, Hanover, NH, (800) 651-5141
  4 miles from campus. Luxury country lodging with full breakfast.

• Hilton Garden Inn - Hanover/Lebanon, 135 Route120, Lebanon, NH, (603) 448-3300
  5 miles from campus, indoor pool and fitness center.

• Days Inn by Wyndham - Hanover/Lebanon, 35 Labombard Road, Lebanon, NH (603) 448-5070
  5 miles from campus. Pet friendly, complimentary continental breakfast and all "non-smoking" rooms.

• Hotel Coolidge, 39 South Main Street,  White River Junction, VT 05001 (800) 622-1124
  5.5 miles from campus, quaint inn across the Amtrak station in downtown White River Junction

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites,121 Ballardvale Drive , White River Junction, VT 05001 (802) 299-2700
  6 miles from campus. Continental breakfast and fitness room. Please call directly to inquire about their shuttle services.

• White River Inn and Suites, 91 Ballardvale Drive , White River Junction, VT 05001 (802) 295-3015
  6 miles from campus. Complimentary breakfast buffet, indoor heated pool and evening snack shop.

• Fairfield Inn & Suites/Marriott, 102 Ballardvale Drive , White River Junction, VT 05001 (802) 291-9911
  6 miles from campus. Please call directly to inquire about their shuttle services.

• Comfort Inn, 56 Ralph Lehman Dr., White River Junction, VT, 05001  (802) 295-3051
  6 miles from campus. 100% Smoke Free Hotel and indoor pool.

• Fireside Inn & Suites, Airport Rd., West Lebanon, NH, (603) 298-5900
  8 miles to campus. Close to Lebanon Airport, pet-friendly rooms, free continental breakfast and indoor pool.

• The Dowd's Country Inn, 9 Main Street, Lyme, NH, (603) 795-4712
  10 miles north of campus. A charming New England bed and breakfast.

• Quality Inn at the Quechee Gorge, 5817 Woodstock Rd. Rt. 4 Quechee, VT 05059 (802) 295-7600
  12 miles from campus. Indoor pool and complimentary healthy breakfast.

• Shaker Hill Bed & Breakfast, 259 Shaker Hill Road, Enfield, NH, (603) 632-4519 or (877) 516-1370 
  13 miles from campus. Comfort and hospitality located in the heart of the Upper Valley.

To browse further on lodging in the area, go to the Lodging & Travel section of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce.